A buddihst is lightning a spiral josstick during Chinese New Year celebrations at a temple in Kuala Lumpur February 7, 2008. The “Year of the Rat” begins on February 7 in the lunar calendar

A buddihst is hanging a spiral josstick during Chinese New Year celebrations at a temple in Kuala Lumpur February 7, 2008. The “Year of the Rat” begins on February 7 in the lunar calendar

A buddihst is hanging a spiral josstick during Chinese New Year celebrations at a temple in Kuala Lumpur February 7, 2008. The “Year of the Rat” begins on February 7 in the lunar calendar